Kim Mi-kyung Declares Candidacy for Eunpyeong District Mayor: "From Birth to Retirement in Eunpyeong"

Running for a Third Term in the June 3 Local Elections
Announcing the "Dot-Line-Plane" Grand Transition Vision

Kim Mikyung, the Eunpyeong District Mayor candidate from the Democratic Party of Korea, officially declared her candidacy for the June 3 local election on the 28th, marking the start of her full-fledged campaign.

Incumbent Mayor Kim, who is seeking re-election, held her campaign announcement ceremony that afternoon at the 'Eunpyeong Episode Cafe', operated by youth preparing for independence. She stated, "I will create a city where those born in Eunpyeong can work, enjoy life, and spend their old age in Eunpyeong."

On the 28th, Kim Mikyung, candidate for Eunpyeong District Mayor, officially declared her candidacy for the June 3 local elections. Photo provided by the candidate.

Along with this urban vision, Kim presented her "Dot-Line-Plane" transformation vision, which sets out a blueprint for the next 10 and 20 years. The "Dot" refers to the welfare of each of the 450,000 residents of Eunpyeong. Kim highlighted her achievements, such as establishing the first dedicated department for middle-aged residents in Seoul, creating children's water playgrounds, and introducing the "Baekse Call" hospital accompaniment service for seniors. She emphasized, "Eunpyeong's welfare is already the standard for local governments in Korea." She also pledged to further strengthen the welfare system throughout the entire life cycle, including creating barrier-free forest trails for the disabled and elderly, and supporting youth preparing for independence.

The "Line" represents an organic development strategy centered around five key living zones. Kim explained that she would divide Eunpyeong into five growth axes: Susaek will be transformed into a vibrant hub where green spaces and people coexist, overcoming its previous isolation; Eungam will be developed into a waterfront economic zone; Bulgwang will undergo structural transformation through the development of the Innovation Park site; Yeonsinnae will maximize economic vitality along the GTX-A railway line; and Jingwan will be cultivated as a space where everyday life becomes art.

The "Plane" refers to a plan for the northwestern region to transcend administrative boundaries. Kim expressed her ambition, stating, "We will expand our region by partnering not only within our area, but also with Mapo, Seodaemun, Jongno, and Goyang," and revealed her vision to complete a "metropolitan win-win model" that proactively implements the autonomy and decentralization philosophy of President Lee Jaemyung's administration at the local government level.

The highlight of the event was the "Support Sneakers Ceremony" for youth preparing for independence, held immediately after Kim's campaign declaration. As Kim held up a new pair of sneakers to symbolize her commitment to traversing every corner of Eunpyeong on foot, youth with whom she has maintained close relationships came on stage and signed the sneakers. The youth wrote messages such as "With a stronger Eunpyeong mother" and "Mother, we love you. Let's be together for a long time." Kim then changed into the sneakers, filled with the warmth of the youth, on the spot.

Having received the highest (SA) grade for her fulfillment of campaign pledges over the past four years, Kim appealed for support, saying, "You cannot borrow 23 years of experience, and you cannot imitate 53 years of sincerity. As the person who knows Eunpyeong's past and present best, please grant me this final mission so that I can accomplish a vision for the next century."

Youth preparing for independence in Eunpyeong District are getting autographs from candidate Mi-Kyung Kim on her sneakers. Photo provided by the individual.

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